Shooting Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group is currently investigating a shooting that left a man in extremely critical condition on Tuesday afternoon in West Philadelphia.

At approximately 4:35 p.m., officers from the 18th District responded to a residence on the 53xx block of Spruce Street, where they located an adult male inside the property suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. Officers immediately transported the victim to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was admitted and is currently listed in extremely critical condition. A person of interest has been taken into custody for further investigation. The scene is currently being held for processing. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Sicklerville Man Charged in Winslow Township Shooting

A Sicklerville man was arrested and charged following a shooting in Winslow Township on Friday, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons. Jermine Jones, 33, was charged with 1st degree Attempted Murder, 2nd -degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, 2nd -degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and 3rd -degree Aggravated Assault.

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Philadelphia Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Homicide Suspect Dennis Patton

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Division is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Dennis Patton, whose last known address is on the 2000 block of Titan Street.

An active arrest warrant has been issued for Patton in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred last month.

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at approximately 10:31 p.m., officers from the 17th District responded to a report of a crowd disturbance on the highway along the 2100 block of Wharton Street. While en route, officers heard gunshots and subsequently located 31-year-old Walter S. Holloway of the 2210 block of Oakford Street lying on the highway, suffering from gunshot wounds to his head and leg. Officers immediately transported Holloway to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 11:00 p.m.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Dennis Patton is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submit an anonymous tip by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477). A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case.

The Demonization of ICE Must Stop

Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after reports that an ICE agent was struck by a vehicle during an enforcement operation in Stafford Township, New Jersey.

“ICE agents put their lives on the line every day to enforce our nation’s laws and protect our communities,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Yet too many politicians and activists continue to demonize them for doing the job they are sworn to do. This incident is a reminder of the dangers these brave men and women face. I am grateful the agent is expected to recover, and I will always stand with ICE and law enforcement.”

Shooting Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group is currently investigating a shooting that left a man in extremely critical condition on Tuesday afternoon in West Philadelphia.

Facebook Marketplace Transaction Leads To Robbery Arrest

On May 24, 2026, at approximately 2:57 p.m., officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to Commerce Square Plaza in the 1400 block of Blackwood-Clementon Road for a reported robbery.

Police learned that the victim had arranged through Facebook Marketplace to meet with an individual regarding the sale of a high-value watch. During the transaction, the suspect reportedly took possession of the watch, displayed a large knife, and fled the area on foot.

Detectives from the Gloucester Township Police Department conducted an extensive investigation that ultimately resulted in the identification of the suspect as Oswald Ricardo Whyatt Greene, a 20-year-old resident of the 800 block of Baywood Circle in Morrow, Georgia. As a result of the investigation, Greene was charged with Robbery, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

On June 4, 2026, at approximately 10:55 p.m., Gloucester Township Police officers located Greene in a vehicle in the area of Blackwood-Clementon Road. Greene was taken into custody without incident. Officers also recovered a knife believed to have been used during the robbery. Greene was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility pending court proceedings.

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Franklin Township Man Charged with Murder

Woodbury, NJ – Dennis J. Hall, 71, of Franklin Township, has been charged with first-degree murder in the strangulation death of a 41-year-old woman, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

Franklin Township Police responded to an East Avenue home at 6:16 a.m. on Thursday, June 11 after Hall called and reported a 41-year-old female was not breathing. Hall admitted to strangling the victim both on the call to emergency services and to officers when they arrived. A witness also told police that Hall had woken them up and admitted to strangling the victim.

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OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Unit is investigating an incident that occurred on June 13, 2026, involving multiple Philadelphia police officers and an armed male.

On 6/13/2026 at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers assigned to the 19th District responded to a report of a person with a weapon and shots fired in the area of 54th and Arlington Streets. Upon arrival, officers began investigating the incident and canvassing the area for witnesses and evidence.

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Camden Man Arrested Following Fatal Fentanyl Overdose in Magnolia

Magnolia, NJ – A Camden man has been arrested and charged in connection with the sale of fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose in Magnolia in 2025, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Magnolia Police Chief John Huston. Erik D. McKnight, 46, was charged on June 9, 2026, with first-degree Strict Liability for a DrugInduced Death and third-degree Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance. On October 7, 2025, at approximately 7:20 a.m., officers from the Magnolia Police Department responded to a residence on the 400 block of Jackson Avenue for a report of an unconscious person who was not breathing. Upon arrival, officers located the victim – a 41-year-old man – lying in bed. Life-saving measures were attempted, but were unsuccessful. Ultimately, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers located six wax paper folds and a vial containing suspected fentanyl in the victim’s bedroom.

Toxicology results later confirmed the victim had died of a fentanyl overdose. During the eight-month investigation that followed, detectives located text messages on the victim’s cell phone between the victim and a suspect – later identified as McKnight – regarding a drug transaction on October 6, 2025.

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Philadelphia Police Report The Following Incidents

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in the 39th District, which left three people injured.

On June 14, 2026, at approximately 12:29 a.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting near 15th and Clearfield Streets. Investigators learned that a physical altercation had broken out between two women. During the fight, a 27-year-old male suspect drew a handgun and opened fire while the women were on the ground.

Three victims were injured in the gunfire: a 30-year-old male (Victim #1), a 22-year-old female (Victim #2), and a 19-year-old female (Victim #3). All three victims were transported to Temple University Hospital via private vehicles and are currently listed in stable condition. Following the shooting, the suspect fled the hospital area in a silver Ford Taurus. The investigation remains active and ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.

In a separate and unrelated incident on June 13, 2026, at 11:23 p.m., 15th District officers responded to a fatal shooting on the highway at 1700 Brill Street. A 19-year-old male victim suffered fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene at 11:36 p.m. The victim’s name is currently being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. No arrests have been made, and no motive has been established. The Homicide Unit is actively investigating.